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Musical Characteristics of
MUSIC 7 Cordillera, Mindoro, Palawan, and the Visayas
MELC:
 describe the musical characteristics of representative selections of Cordillera,
Mindoro, Palawan, and the Visayas. (MU7LV-IIa-f-1)
Learning Objective:
compare and contrast the musical characteristics of Cordillera, Mindoro, Palawan,
and the Visayas.

To Do
Below is the list of tasks to do for Week 1 in MUSIC 7. Put a check in each
List: box for the accomplished tasks and let you parent/guardian sign on the
space provided.

I honestly answer “WHAT I KNOW” part on page 1 of this LAS.

I patiently read “WHAT IS IT” part on pages 2-4 of this LAS.
I seriously do “WHAT I CAN DO” part pages 5 of this LAS.
I carefully answer “ASSESSMENT” part on page 5 of this LAS.

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What I Know
“LISTENING ACTIVITY” 3
Instructions:
1. Listen to the folk song “Leron Leron Sinta”.
Suggested Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=firHRhLsprc
2. Identify the characteristics of the song according to its musical elements by putting
a check mark (√).
“Leron Leron Sinta” Folksong of Tagalog
Melody Tempo Meter
RightPitch

Moderate
Justthe

Meter

Duple

Triple
S low

Fast
High

Free
Low

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 What Is It
I. MUSIC OF CORDILLERA
In the highlands of Luzon, music is related to different occasions such as life
cycle events, occupational activities, and various rituals. Musical performances may
be witnessed during planting and harvest times, peace pacts, courtship, marriage, and
death rites.
Vocal Music Descriptions
A. Poetic Verses  Considered to be the signature form for specific
1. Ibaloi cultures in Cordillera is the Ibaloi Badiw, which
Badiw means “people who live in houses”.
B. Children’s song
1. Owiwi
(Kalinga)
2. Dagdagay
(Kalinga)
3. Oppia
(Kalinga)
4. Langan  Lullaby of Kalinga that relates a child’s life Song of
batabata  Kalinga that foretells the baby’s future
(Tausog)  Sung while cradling
5. Bua  Infancy-related song
(Subanen)  Infancy-related song
C. Chanted Epic  Chanted epic poetry which is recited and chanted
Poetry only during four occasions: a. Harvesting of rice
1. Hudhud (Ifugao) b.Bone-washing (bogwa) rituals
c. Funeral wakes
d. Wedding
Themes are about celebrations of the Ifugao heroes,
heroines, wealth, and culture.
Characteristics of Vocal Music:
1. Melismatic - vocal passage with one syllable
- sung against several note passages
Suggested link:
• The Cordillera Fusion Collective-“Echoes”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StdCqJ9qCiU
2. Free Meter - musical meter without time signature
Suggested link:
• Ifugao student perform the Hudhud https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=H_INh21NMpU

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II. MUSIC OF MINDORO
Similar to Cordillera Music, the music of Mindoro is used for communication
with the spirits in rituals and worships, weddings, works, courtships, festive
occasions, and lullabies.
Vocal Music Descriptions
1. Marayaw Used to communicate with spirits in rituals for healing
(Spirit Song) the sick and protecting the community.
2. Pamuybuyen Song about legends, which means the “fear of water”
(Legend Song)
3. Ambahan Composed of a seven-syllable line ending in rhymes.
(Chanted Poem
Song)

This picture depicts the Ambahan scripts of Mindoro

in which texts are commonly written on bamboo.
Chanted with accompanying instruments, Ambahan
is often used in parenting, in courtship, and by
visitors to ask food.
Image from:
www.mangyan.org

Example of Ambahan Style.

Hanunuo-Mangyan English
Even with disharmony and a
quarrel now and then.
No reason to separate.
Try to understand it first!
Filipino
Kahit may kaguluhan
May tampuha't alitan
Di dapat talikuran
Unawain mo naman!

III. MUSIC OF PALAWAN

Palawan music is characterized by imitation of sounds from nature and the
environment. It is also highly influenced by the native language of the province.
Music is usually performed by gong ensembles. Music has an important role in
life of the community because it is performed in rituals such as the tambilaw and the
tinapay.
Vocal Music Descriptions
1. Kulial A lyrical poem expressing love.
2. Tultul A chanted vocal music about epic heroes and usually chanted
at night, ending at daybreak.
3. Lantege Love song of Tagbanuas and People of Palawan.

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IV. MUSIC OF VISAYAS
The Visayan music is highly-influenced by Spanish culture. They colonized the
Philippines long time ago. Spanish musicians introduced new styles of music which
has Western culture and traditions.
The vocal music of the Visayans has different functions in their lives. The songs
include children’s songs, lullabies, ballad, working songs, and serenade.
Balitaw, a musical style of the Visayan, is a song-and-dance debate between a
man and woman. The theme of the musical style is about love and marriage and is
usually performed by good singers as well as dancers and actors.
Vocal Music Descriptions
1. Matud Nila (Love It expresses love against all odds.
song)
2. Rosas Pandan A song of joy and love, it talks about a pretty
(Courting song) mountain maid who loves to dance the balitaw.
3. Condansoy A name of a boy who is being asked to drink Laloy’s
(Drinking song) tuba, a coconut wine.
4. Ilo Nga Bata It is about a child whose parents are dead or have
(Children’s song) abondoned their child permanently in this world.
6. Dadansoy This song is about the singer leaving her man whose
(Ilonggo name is Dandansoy in order to go back to her
Farewell song) hometown.
6. Ili-ili Tulog Anay It is a folk song which is sung to put a baby to sleep.
(Ilonggo Lullaby)
7.Ako Kini Si Anggi A work song that talks about a woman who works
(Work song) very hard as a dressmaker.
8. Si Pilemon Folk song that tells of a fisherman whose only catch is
(Work song) a single mudskipper. He then sells the fish, earning
just enough to buy coconut wine.

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What I Can Do
“T-CHART” 15
Direction: Compare and contrast the musical characteristics of Cordillera, Mindoro, Palawan,
and the Visayas. Limit your answer to 3 sentences only. (3 POINTS EACH)
CORDILLERA MINDORO PALAWAN VISAYAS
Differences Differences Differences Differences

Similarities

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Assessment
“WORD CLASSIFICATION”
12
Direction: Group the following vocal forms according to its functions.
Vocal Music
Huhdhud (Ifugao) Lantege Rosas Pandan
Ambahan Marayaw Ako Kini Si Anggi
Owiwi Ibaloi Badiw Si Pelimon
Ilo Nga Bata Dagdagay Matud Nila

Courtship/
Love

Work Ritual Chant/Lyrical Lullaby

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References

Learner’s Material, Music and Arts 7

ADM Module from Region 10

Prepared by:

CLARISSE F. RIO
MAPEH Teacher
Banton National High School
Division of Romblon

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